Rocky Hill W Department
EPA ID: NJ1817001 · 687 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rocky Hill W Department (NJ1817001): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Since the flagged events, Rocky Hill W Department resolved all 1 violation - compliant today, 687 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rocky Hill W Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rocky Hill W Department serves a community with a median household income of $127,344 and an estimated 814 residents across its service area. Approximately 95% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rocky Hill W Department's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Rocky Hill W Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Rocky Hill W Department (EPA ID: NJ1817001) is a community water system in New Jersey that serves approximately 687 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 08553 in Rocky Hill.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00231 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NJ or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 08553 - Rocky Hill
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rocky Hill W Department (NJ1817001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rocky Hill W Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rocky Hill W Department; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Rocky Hill W Department serve?
Rocky Hill W Department serves approximately 687 people across 1 ZIP code in New Jersey.
Where does Rocky Hill W Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rocky Hill W Department (NJ): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nj1817001/
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